Japanese antiques are works of art and craft of enduring historical and cultural significance, distinguished by exceptional technical skill and artistic merit.
In addition to Japanese cloisonné, we handle a wide range of antiques — including maki-e (gold lacquer), Satsuma ware, and Japanese metalwork.
While Japanese cloisonné remains at the heart of our work, Ginza Shinseido also handles a wide range of other antiques — including maki-e (gold lacquer), Satsuma ware, and metalwork.
Each piece is individually examined, and only works of true distinction are presented in our gallery.
(By appointment only)
To plan your visit, please request an appointment below.
Please note: to ensure the highest quality of service,
same-day appointments and walk-in visits cannot be accommodated.
The Master Metalworker Who Brought Japanese Metalwork to the World
The Lacquer Artist Who Pioneered Urushi-e (Lacquer Painting)
A Multi-Generational Kyoto Kiln of the Awataguchi-yaki Tradition
Japanese antiques carry far more than mere material value. Each work embodies an aesthetic vision and an artisan's mastery — passed down through the ages.
Time itself has refined them, and devoted hands have preserved them to this day. They are nothing less than living culture.
The handwork of renowned masters and unnamed artisans, and the silent passage of a century or more — each piece bears an expression that could never be born again in our time.
Every work we handle is carefully selected based on period analysis, technical examination, and provenance research. Each piece must meet our own rigorous selection criteria before entering our inventory. You may rest assured.
Several factors come into play: the period of creation, the artist or workshop, the level of technical accomplishment, the condition of the piece, and its rarity.
Even works from the same period and within the same category each possess their own distinct character — and their own distinct value.
Not at all.
At Ginza Shinseido, we ensure that even those new to Japanese antiques can choose with confidence. For every work, we provide a careful explanation of its background and noteworthy features.
Your own intuition — what you find beautiful, what stays with you — is itself one of the most meaningful entry points into the world of antiques.
At Ginza Shinseido, we always provide a detailed account of each work's condition — including any damage or prior restoration — before sale. You may purchase with complete confidence.
While our gallery operates by appointment only, making an appointment does not commit you to a purchase.
We warmly welcome visits made purely to view our works.
For collectors at a distance, we are happy to provide detailed photographs and additional information upon request.
We are committed to addressing any concerns so that your decision can be made with full confidence.
Our journal offers an in-depth look at the history of Japanese cloisonné and Meiji craftsmanship, and at the legacies of its master artisans.
Discover the living beauty behind each work.
